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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
7
Fred Preaus, gubernatorial candidate in Louisiana, rejects one-man rule and machine politics. He argues machines serve debt payments and promises, not the people, and cites Baton Rouge’s past for evidence. He praises recent state progress and calls for continuing reforms to move Louisiana forward.
Spelunkers report Floyd Collins Crystal Cave in Kentucky as the world’s largest known cave with over 32 miles of surveyed passages. Explorers from Ohio and Maryland link Crystal Cave to nearby caves, noting connections and potential undiscovered paths. The find eclipses Holloch of Switzerland as the second largest cave.
From New Orleans Fred Preaus told TV audiences that independent voters are shifting to his ticket as Francis Grevemberg predicts a silent vote swing his way in the January first primary. Campaign stops by Morrison and McLemore continued while Earl Long rested.
A mudslide in a canyon near Remote Oregon killed five members of the Neal family, including Marion and Acerena Neal and three of their children. Three other children survived with injuries, and two others are missing as authorities recount the dawn disaster that shattered the house and buried Tom Neal.
A compact listing of daytime and evening shows across WLBT KALB WIJTV and others including Brighter Day Secret Storm Pinky Lee Frontier Playhouse News Weather Dinah Shore Bob Hope Show Little Rascals Mickey Mouse Club Disneyland and Navy Log with time slots from 3:00 to 7:30 PM and country titles.
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre in Los Angeles is reported much improved after a weeklong respiratory infection. Doctors say he should be up in a week as recovery progresses.
Senator Potter predicts a larger labor vote for the GOP in 1956 saying workers vote their pocketbooks. He hopes Eisenhower seeks re election and argues any GOP standard bearer committed to the Eisenhower program will win. He cites a Detroit survey indicating about 20 percent of Stevenson 1952 voters would back Eisenhower in 1956.
Two gunmen robbed three elderly residents in Warren Minnesota on Christmas Day, stole cash from various containers, gagged and nailed the victims in a 3 by 4 foot closet, then scattered help cards around the neighborhood. The trio escaped as authorities hunted for the suspects and the $10,000 they took.
Air Force Captain Dwight J. Cook of Niagara Falls Base died from injuries after his jet trainer accidentally landed on a taxi strip at Los Angeles International Airport. The craft struck a car driven by Louise La Montaigne, injuring her and prompting a multi-vehicle crash. The ejection seat deployed, and Cook was found away from the wreck.
John Fell Stevenson, 19, youngest son of Adlai E. Stevenson, will stay at Passavant Hospital for 10 days to two weeks after surgery to remove a shattered kneecap. Doctors report he can resume normal activities later, with gradual physical therapy beginning after initial recovery.
Commemorations mark the 100th anniversary of Wilson Washington birth with events across the nation and abroad. Organizers plan ceremonies, exhibitions, and cultural activities to recognize his contributions and legacy.
A statement on Wednesday cited the 28th President Woodrow Wilson born in Staunton Virginia on December 28 1856. He is remembered as an educator and sponsor of the League of Nations.
Condensation for Reader's Digest issue recounts the Titanic disaster with dramatic claims of luxury and fame aboard the doomed ship. It notes the sinking five days after impact, with 1502 souls lost and praise for vivid, immersive storytelling in a condensed format.
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